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Military Transition For Dummies

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By Angie Papple Johnston — 2025

This isn’t your average military transition book. It goes far beyond how to write a resume and find a job by providing you with all the guidance you need to successfully reenter the civilian world. Whether you’ve served three years or thirty, this is the book for you. See more...

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Returning Vets: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

It’s an uphill battle for returning veterans as they look for support from their church and their community.

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Military Chaplain: Spiritual Care Helps Veterans Reconnect with Home and Family

The chaplain’s calling remains even after our service members return to civilian life, where community can be challenging for veterans to find.

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Serving the Country in Multiple Ways: Veterans Reflecting on the Journey from Military Service to Public Service

Chris Díaz, Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison at the Department of Veterans Affairs and a U.S. Navy veteran himself, spoke with four appointees about their motivations to serve in the U.S.

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Veterans Talk About the Military-Civilian Divide

As part of our #RethinkVets media campaign, local veterans talk about the challenges they faced re-entering civilian life.

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Sebastian Junger: Why Veterans Miss War

Civilians don't miss war. But soldiers often do. Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience embedded with American soldiers at Restrepo, an outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley that saw heavy combat.

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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving Tribe

Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.

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Asking for Career Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness

When it comes to transitioning, you have to ask for help. This applies to mental health, fitness, and most importantly, to career transition.

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How to Successfully Transition from Military to Civilian Life | Brian O’Connor | TEDxOakland

Through his talk, Brian candidly shares tips and tricks on how to successfully transition from military to civilian life. Mr.

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Maj. Dick Winters on Adjusting to Civilian Life after WWII (Band of Brothers)

Major Dick Winters has been a personal hero of mine ever since I’ve seen the show “Band of Brothers” as a young man. Here are some clips from an interview of Dick Winters done by Rep. John Payne, which was recorded in the early 2000s. Thank you Rep.

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Military Entrepreneurs Have a Higher Calling

We can all learn something from the unique challenges of veteran Tim Smith and other service members who start companies.

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Military to Civilian Re-entry